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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.33, 23,504.04 and 9,863.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.33, 23,504.04 and 9,863.39 is: 13,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.33 : 23,504.04 = 9,863.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.33/23,504.04 = 9,863.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.33x = 23,504.04 × 9,863.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.33x = 231,829,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,829,446.73/17,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.34

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